Containing Such Very Deep and Grave Matters, That Some Readers, Perhaps, May Not Relish It
- Mr. Square thinks it's a sign of Master Blifil's great moral fiber that he refuses to "confine anything […] against the law of nature" (4.4.1).
- Mr. Thwackum says that, yes, Master Blifil is great, but not because of the laws of nature.
- Mr. Thwackum believes that Master Blifil let the bird go out of his Christian religious faith.
- Both of them start their usual nature-vs.-religion arguments.
- Squire Western jumps in to say that it was wrong for Master Blifil to steal Sophia's bird
- Squire Western asks a lawyer dining with them what he thinks of this whole debate.
- The lawyer can think only in terms of whether or not a lawsuit is justified.
- He doesn't think that anyone should sue Master Blifil. (So, that's super-helpful.)
- Anyway, Squire Western raises a toast to Tom for being brave enough to try and rescue the bird.
- And Squire Allworthy carries Misters Thwackum and Square's drunk selves home in his carriage.